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§ 150.003 STANDARDS FOLLOWED IN THE FORMULATION AND ADOPTION OF CHAPTER.
   All regulations contained in this chapter have a reasonable and substantial connection with the public health, safety, morals or general welfare; and their provisions shall be construed liberally to those ends. Requirements of this chapter shall conform to good engineering practice, as evidenced generally by the requirements of the National Building Code of the American Insurance Association, the Standard Building Code of the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., the Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, the Basic Building Code of the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., the National Electrical Code, the Building Exits Code of the National Fire Protection Association, the American Standards Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters and Escalators, the Boiler Code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Standards of the American Insurance Association for the Installation of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances in Buildings and the standards promulgated by the American Standards Association, Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., and similar national agencies engaged in research concerning strength of materials, safe design and other factors bearing upon health and safety.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-19) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979)
§ 150.004 PURPOSE.
   This chapter is enacted to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants within the jurisdiction of the county and of the public generally by enforcement and control through regulations adopted and/or endorsed by the state’s Building Code Council and the state’s Insurance Department, and adopted by the Board of Commissioners.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-20) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979)
Statutory reference:
   Board of Commissioners, see G.S. §§ 153A-25 et seq.
   Building Code Council, see G.S. §§ 143-136 et seq.
   Insurance Department, see G.S. §§ 58-4 et seq.
§ 150.005 REGULATORY PROVISIONS; CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
   (A)   This chapter as constituted and resolutely adopted by vote of the Board of Commissioners contains, in addition to administrative and general regulations, the most current editions of the following codes by reference and as hereinafter modified:
      (1)   The North Carolina State Building Code, as adopted and amended by the state’s Building Code Council in accordance with G.S. §§ 143-136 et seq.;
      (2)   The North Carolina State Residential Code as adopted and amended by the state’s Building Code Council in accordance with G.S. §§ 143-136 et seq.;
      (3)   The National Electrical Code, as amended;
      (4)   The North Carolina State Plumbing Code (Volume H, North Carolina State Building Code), as amended;
      (5)   The North Carolina State Mechanical Code (Volume III, North Carolina State Building Code), as amended; and
      (6)   The North Carolina State Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by the state’s Building Code Council; and
      (7)   The North Carolina State Administrative Code and Policies, as amended and adopted by the state’s Building Code Council.
   (B)   This chapter and the codes herein adopted by reference shall be applicable to all buildings, structures, utilities and the like, as provided in § 150.007 and to one- and two-family residences and outbuildings used in connection therewith.
   (C) Copies of this chapter and all referenced codes and subsequent amendments thereto shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and in the Division.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-21) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979; Ord. 6-18-1990; Ord. passed 4-19-2021)
Statutory reference:   
   County inspection division, see G.S. §§ 160D-1101 et seq.
§ 150.006 AMENDMENTS TO CODES.
   Amendments to the regulatory codes adopted by reference in this chapter which are from time to time adopted and published shall become effective upon adoption by the agencies or organizations referred to herein.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-22) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979; Ord. passed 4-19-2021)
§ 150.007 SCOPE.
   The provisions of this chapter and of the regulatory codes and ordinance adopted herein shall be applicable to all buildings, structures and utilities, including dwellings and outbuildings used in connection therewith, and shall extend to and govern the following:
   (A)   Location, design, materials, equipment, construction, reconstruction, additions, alterations, repair, demolition, removal, occupancy or maintenance of any building, structure or utility hereafter erected; and
   (B)   Reconstruction, equipment, alteration, addition, repair, moving, change of occupancy or maintenance of any existing building, structure or utility heretofore erected.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-23) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979)
BUILDING INSPECTIONS DIVISIONS GENERALLY
§ 150.020 CREATED.
   The Board of Commissioners hereby establishes, under the County Manager, a County Building Inspections Division. The County Manager shall provide the location of this Division in the county’s organizational structure.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-36) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979; Ord. passed 6-18-1990)
§ 150.021 DIRECTOR.
   The Division shall be administered by a Director, duly appointed in a manner prescribed in the county personnel regulations, whose powers and duties shall be to enforce any county building regulations adopted under G.S. § 160D-1104; to collect inspection fees determined by the Board of Commissioners; and to carry out the other duties as may be assigned.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-37) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979; Ord. passed 6-18-1990; Ord. passed 4-19-2021)
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